so a challenge:

look up some small businesses in your area you may not have tried. pop in + buy something if you can. get to know them. shop there more than once a year.

it’s been such a game changer to meet + get to know the owners of businesses i frequent.

small shops forever.

additionally, i spend as much of my money as i can at small businesses - this season and year round.

and i hate that small businesses feel pressure to offer discounts to get people to shop when they are already doing what they can to support themselves.

“This exclusion sends an alarming signal about the understanding of the public health workforce and risks undermining the nation’s ability to prepare practitioners who protect and promote the health of all populations.”

really glad i also got a master of social work degree. another lucrative career choice.